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This document explains the elements of a computer, covering hardware, software, and data. The document focuses on the different components of a computer system. It also includes details on the role of users, programmers, and system analysts.

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WHAT IS COMPUTER? A computer is a multipurpose electronic device that can receive, store, process data and deliver information. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER Computer HARDWARE is any part of the computer that you can touch. ELEMENTS...

WHAT IS COMPUTER? A computer is a multipurpose electronic device that can receive, store, process data and deliver information. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER Computer HARDWARE is any part of the computer that you can touch. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER Input Hardware: It uses to input data into the computer system. Examples: keyboard, mouse, scanner, joystick, microphone, webcam, barcode reader. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER Output Hardware: It uses to translate and display result of the data processing. Examples: monitor, printer, speaker, projector, headphones. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER Processing & Memory Hardware: It uses where data, information are processed and utilized to perform the task at hand. Examples: processor, RAM. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER Secondary Storage Hardware: It uses where the computer system restores data permanently. Examples: hard disk, state drive, pen drive. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE is a collection of computer programs, procedures, and documentation that perform different task on a computer system. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER Is a computer program Is a computer program that performs a specific that coordinates the task. activities of a computer. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER DATA it is a one set or multiple sets of information used in a process to obtain targeted result or goal. It is a raw facts and figure that needs to input in the computer. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER The measurement of data is done in terms of “byte”. A byte consists of 8 adjacent binary digits and its called bit which consist of 0 or 1. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER The bit (binary digits) is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process and store. A bit is always in one of two physical states that similar to a light switch ON/OFF. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER USER is the person who use, maintain and manipulate computer. Peopleware is also part of the user because of their human role in an IT system. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER Programmers: They are professionals who write the computer programs that allow users to interact with the computer. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER System Analyst: They mainly design data processing, and solve problem that arise in data processing. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER End-Users: They are the people who interact with the computer system like play games, working in a documents. And they also known as operators. ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER

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